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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~
April 24, 1985
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton was held in the Senior Citizen's Center, 13th &
Nipsic, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, April 24,
1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson
presiding. Present were Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek,
Phil Drouin, Roy Mosely, Bill Amo, E.L.Sturdivant and Jim
Adrian. Also present were Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City
Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey.
Absent was Councilman Russ Johnson.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by
Council President Art Anderson who also gave the
invocation.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item A, Minutes of April 17, 1985; Amending pg. 3, #2549,
para. 2 - VOTE: 6 affirmative, 1 opposed, #AB85-183; Item B,
Request for Bid Call - 8" D.I.Pipe, #AB85-184, and Item C,
Request for Bid Call - Cessna Hill Firewood Minor Forest
Products Lease, #AB85-187.
#0087 · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Mosely) to approve items A - C, Consent
Agenda.
Item D - Change Order No. 15 to Contract C-3, #AB85-188.
Mr. Dave Baker, Project Coordinator explained that this was
a requirement of the Wastewater Utility to direct the
contractor to provide and install pump starter ammeter at
Pump Stations #7, 8, & 9; control relay at Pump Station #7,
and thermostat power and wiring for Pump Station #9. This
would increase the contract in the amount of $4,667.18.
#0103 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Pachek) to approve Change Order No. 15 to
Contract C-3, Wastewater Treatment Facilities.
Item E - Department of Natural Resources Agreements #46322
and #46342, #AB85-186. Mr. Baker answered Councilman
Mosely's question that there is no lease. The agreements
grant the City easements for right-of-way on which to
construct storm sewer outfalls at Marlow Avenue and High
Avenue.
#0168 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Amo) to approve Department of Natural
Resources Agreements #46322 and #46342.
CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS, #AB85-186
Wastewater Facilities Construction Projects Warrants were
presented for approval in the amount of $593,771.87.
#0193 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Mosely) to approve Wastewater Facilities
Construction Warrants.
Regular Warrants~ #11116 - #11337, were presented in the
amount of $87,057.47 and Special Warrants, #11109 -
#11110, in the amount of $1,036.56, audited and certified by
Darlene Herrmann as required by RCW 42.24.090, and recorded
on listings made available to the City Council.
#0207 · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Drouin) to approve Regular warrants as
presented.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Ms. McCluskey presented a Proclamation, designating April
22 - 28th as National Consumer Credit Education Week. Mayor
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Dawkins presented the Proclamation to Ms. Helen Hanna, Past
State Credit Union Association President.
The second Proclamation, designated the Month of May as
Senior Citizen's Month and called upon the citizens of the
community to give recognition to the Senior Citizen
population. Mayor Dawkins presented the Proclamation to Ms.
Margaret Jenson representing the Council on Aging.
Mayor Dawkins invited Councilmen to attend a Waterfront Plan
meeting starting at 9:00 a.m. at Sinclair's, dressed for a
trip on the water, with the meeting to continue at
Sinclair's throughout the day. He stated he plans to have a
report on the progress of the Waterfront Plan in two weeks.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT
City Attorney Bill Broughton was please to report that the
Planning committee has done most of the work on the Zoning
Ordinance and the work is being finalized on the parking
issue. He said his office is on the final draft of the
ethics ordinance and Building Official Dave Delph is working
on the Master Building Code Ordinance. He noted that
departments are reviewing ordinances pertaining to their
operations and several will be presented to the Council in
the very near future for approval.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mr. Pete Flynn - Bremerton Mainstreet, welcomed Council
participation at the first "Sonic Broom" which will be the
Mainstreet effort for Spring Clean-up campaign.
Mr. Daniel Venner, 3905 Almira Drive, requested City Council
encourage Mayor Dawkins to reprimand or replace his
representative on Handicapped - Jeanne Jackson because of
conduct he witness at the Bremerton Municipal Pool this past
week. He stated her actions against City Employees were
loud, rude and intimidating and questioned her right to act
in this manner. Mr. Venner felt she was incompetent to
represent the handicapped. He took offense at her direct
criticism of him stating "she wish he would be hit by a
truck and be stuck in a wheelchair for the rest of his
life". Upon completing his prepared statement, Councilman
Adrian asked if he had contacted Mayor Dawkins with his
complaint with Mr. Venner replying yes. Council noted that
any removal of an individual from an appointed position,
would be the responsibility of the Mayor.
Ms. Margaret Jensen, Kitsap County Council on Aging, stated
that she would like the Council to review placing crosswalks
on 6th Street (between Pacific & Park) at Grocery store
south and 5th Street (between Pacific & Park) at the Value
Giant because of the long blocks. She stated Senior
citizens would be convenienced by the effort.
COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Councilman Adrian noted that the Building Code ordinance is
complete and there is a meeting scheduled for the adhoc
committee to review the draft on May 2, 1985, at 7:30 p.m.
Councilman Drouin, noted items #4 and #7 in his Wastewater
Facilities committee report. He stated his Neighborhood is
involved in the Spring Clean-Up campaign. He took exception
to a news article in the Seattle PI stating funds may be
available for waste clean-up, however, contacting
Congressman Norm Dicks office, he verified that no funds
will be available as stated in the article, cautioning
public not to believe everything they read.
Councilman Sturdivant, commended Street Superintendent Ken
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Brees and Street Foreman Jim Bruns for their expeditious
action in repairing No. Lafayette which had been in
disrepair for over 2 years. He advised the Street
department only 2 weeks ago that the work needed attention
and stated the crews quickly resolved the problem.
APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF TAXICAB LICENSE, #AB85-190
It is a requirement that Council approve transfer of an
existing Taxicab owner's license. Mr. Bayer, owner,
originally bought from Mr. Young and is now selling the
business back to Mr. Young. A Resolution and hearing are
required only for new license requests.
#1024 ® M/S/C/U/(Mosely/Pachek) to approve the requested transfer of
Taxicab License from Mr. Bayer to Mr..Young.
AUTHORIZATION FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR PRELIMINARY
DESIGN FOR DEWATERING/COMPOSTING FACILITY, #AB85-177
The purpose of the authorization would be to produce a
preliminary design for dewatering/composting and to provide
a budget estimate of cost. Mr. Baker explained there would
be no adverse impact on staffing and the funding is in the
budget. He requested Council approve and authorize the
execution of the letter, assigning the project to CH2M Hill
who is familiar with the project.
Mr. Bert Gegner, was critical that the City can assign such
a project without first letting the project go out for bids.
Mr. Baker defended the action, stating it would save the
city money in the long run do to CH2M Hill being familiar
with the project because this firm would have to furnish the
information to another firm if they were not assigned the
project. Mr. Court Prisk, Field Services Director agreed,
stating it is a matter of economics because another firm
would have to develop information CH2M Hill already has
available. Councilman Sturdivant asked about the project
being within bid limits with City Attorney Broughton
advising that Professional Services Contracts are not within
the scope of bid limit requirements. He said that the
agency seeking the service asks for a "statement of
qualification" to determine selection.
#1174 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Drouin) to approve execution of the letter
of authorization for Engineering Services for Preliminary
Design for Dewatering/Composting Facility and assigning the
contract to CH2M Hill.
AUTHORIZATION FOR DESIGN SERVICES, BEACH PIPELINE FROM
BACHMANN PARK TO PUMP STATION #32, AMENDMENT TO CH2M HILL
CONTRACT, #AB85-191
Mr. Baker listed several additional projects needing design
services which requires an amendment to the CH2M Hill
Contract. The improvements would result in overall
improvements to the City's Wastewater transmission system.
Council would need to approve authorization for Engineering
Services for additional projects. He further stated that
some of the projects will be grant eligible. Councilman
Drouin noted that items 3 - 6 were addressed in Study
Session.
#1746 · M/S/C/(Drouin/Adrian) to approve authorization for
Engineering Services for additional projects, amending CH2M
Hill Contract, Beach Pipeline from Bachmann Park to Pump
Station #32.
VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Horning, Pachek, Mosely,
Anderson, Drouin & Amo
Abstain; Adrian
Motion PASSED
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AGREEMENT TO ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY TO SIGNAL AT SR303 AND
RIDDELL ROAD, #AB85-192
The Traffic signal at SR303 (Wheaton Way) and Riddell Road
was constructed by the State of Washington and is currently
maintained by them. Without authority to maintain and
operate the signal the City cannot perform routine
maintenance or repair and cannot incorporate the timing of
the signal into our coordination system. Staff recommended
Council approval authorizing the Mayor to execute the
Agreement. Mr. Dave Baker noted that it would cost the City
approximately $2,500 annually to maintain the traffic
signal, however, the City would be obtaining an asset worth
$75,000. Mr. Court Prisk stated the purpose of accepting
responsibility would be to serve the citizens. This
particular intersection holds up rush hour traffic because
of the inability of crews to do routine repairs and
maintenance.
Councilmen were critical of taking on additional financial
responsibility when the State should be able to perform
upkeep of the signal. Mr. Bert Gegner also felt the City
should not accept responsibility. Mr. Patmon suggested a
decision be postposed for two weeks as this was not a
priority issue. He stated he would research the legality of
whether the City can touch the maintenance cabinet without
possession. Councilman Sturdivant asked that Mr. Patmon
also ask why State cannot seem to coordinate the signal.
#2481 . M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Horning) to table a request to accept
responsibility for Traffic Signal, SR303 and Riddell Road.
REQUEST FOR UN-BUDGETED FUNDING OF LIGHTING FIXTURE
INSTALLATION AT THE FERRY TERMINAL MODEL SHIPS MUSEUM,
#AB85-193
Support Services department has been requested to install
lighting fixtures in the Ferry Terminal Model Ships Museum.
The State is expected to furnish the fixtures. Cost of
installation is estimated to be not greater than $1,750
which Support Services is requesting Council approve.
Recommended source of funding would be the Hotel/Motel tax.
Mr. Patmon stated the lighting needs to be upgraded and
serviceable with the problem being the inability to acquire
parts for the present system.
#2883 ' M/S/C/U/(Amo/Drouin) approve installation of lights donated
by the State at the Ferry Terminal Model Ships Museum
including authorization of $1,750 to fund installation
costs.
ASSIGNMENT OF AIRSPACE SUBLEASE (BOATSHED RESTAURANT),
#AB85-194
In April of 1979, the City entered into an agreement with
Brian Buskirk for leasing of property near the Boatshed
Restaurant belonging to the State. The State approved the
lease and collects the rent. Mr. Buskirk has recently sold
to Mr. Hayfield and requests assignment of the sublease.
This requires Council and Department of Transportation
approval. Staff recommended approval. Ms. McCluskey stated
there was no cost to the City.
#3090 $ M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Adrian) to approve assignment of Airspace
Sublease, property near the Boatshed Restaurant.
TAPE #238 BREMERTON MAIN STREET PROGRAM CONTRACT, #AB85-197
Council has requested the City fund Main Street with
$15,000. Hotel/Motel tax funds are not an appropriate
source. CDBG funds may be used only if (1) services
required by an existing CDBG program are provided and, (2)
if the City has an Economic Development strategy which
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includes the Main Street program. The City proposes to
contract with main Street to market the commercial
rehabilitation loan program at a cost of $5,000. Also the
City proposes to develop an Economic Development Strategy
including Main Street which will allow a $10,000 contract
with Main Street. Staff recommends Council authorize the
Mayor to sign the proposed contract requiring Main Street to
provide rehabilitation loan marketing services and that the
Mayor be requested to develop a downtown Economic
Development Strategy which includes the Main Street Program.
Councilman Sturdivant encouraged Councilmen to support as he
felt this would be a good use of Community Development Block
Grant funds.
#0154 ® M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Mosely) to authorize the Mayor to sign
the appropriate contract requiring Main Street to provide
rehabilitation loan marketing services and that the Mayor
develop a downtown Economic Development strategy which
includes the Main Street Program.
ORDINANCE #3959 (2ND. READING) ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT, #AB85-
179
#0171 , M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Horning) to approve Ordinance #3959,
amending Ordinance No. 1792, the City of Bremerton Zoning
Ordinance by adding a new subsection 307.1 relating to
permitting by Special Use Permit Public Safety Facilities.
RESOLUTION #2062 - SETTING DATE FOR HEARING ON APPLICATION
FOR TAXICAB LICENSE - MATHEW B. SCOTT, #AB85-195
#0199 ® M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Drouin) to approve Resolution #2062, setting
date of public hearing on application for taxicab license
and providing for publishing of notice thereof.
RESOLUTION #2064 - FERRY SYSTEM, ~AB85-196
Councilman Adrian explained Resolution #2064 and the need to
make a coordinated effort, throughout Kitsap County, to
support a new Ferry Terminal by first seeking State purchase
of property to enable qualification for funding the
terminal. He stated he, Rich McDonald (Bremer's Gen. Mgr.)
and Pete Flynn (Main Street Coordinator) met in Olympia with
Representative Karen Schmidt. She explained that the
Department of Transportation has been receiving mixed
messages from various governmental bodies and agencies in
the County. Mr. Adrian stated the DOT has $1,000,000 set
aside for purchase of property and another $800,000 is yet
to be approved, probably in May.
Mr. Gene Kennedy, Community Supporter, stated the community
needed to support the program. Mr. Bert Gegner, did not
want to appear negative but why wasn't a site 100' North
considered. Mr. Pete Flynn, Vice-President/Chamber of
Commerce, stated now is the time to support because of the
increase in unity within the community. Mr. Adrian added
that out of 16 terminals within the State, only 2 are
privately owned which includes Bremerton. He felt the State
would be supportive of funding for a new terminal once they
acquired the property it is to be built on. Councilman
Anderson stated that the 3 County Commissioners think the
effort is essential and support. Mr. Roy McInnis, was
pleased to see efforts toward downtown redevelopment and was
willing to offer any assistance he could.
#0713 , M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Sturdivant) to approve Resolution ~2064,
repealing Resolution #2056, lending full support and
encouragement, by the City Council, to the Washington State
Department of Transportation and the Legislature of the
State of Washington to fund the construction of a new ferry
terminal in downtown Bremerton at it's present location and
take the necessary action to initiate a reasonable mix of
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rapid passenger only and vehicular ferry service.
Meeting adjourned at 8:06 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk
City of Bremerton
APPROVED:
ART ANDERSON, President
City Council
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